An Ordinance amending Section 17.28.030 of Title 17 of the Metropolitan Code, Zoning Regulations, relative to the minimum building envelopes at the building setback, all of which is more specifically described herein (Proposal No. 2006Z-063T).

WHEREAS, it is desirable for the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County to provide a range of homeownership opportunities throughout the County; and

WHEREAS, increasing individual homeownership opportunities can be accomplished by reducing the minimum lot dimensions to encourage "fee simple" homeownership options; and

WHEREAS, it is reasonable for the Metropolitan Government to require sufficient review of critical lots such that the lot width is a function of the building's plan and character, rather than a defined width.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:

Section 1. That the codification of Title 17 of the Code of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, Zoning Regulations, be and the same is hereby amended by amending Section 17.28.030 by deleting subsections 1.a and 1.b in their entirety and substituting in lieu thereof the following new subsections 1.a and 1.b:

"a. The building envelope width shall be as approved on all preliminary plats approved prior to March 1, 2006. After March 1, 2006, the resulting lot shall be designated as a 'critical lot' on the final plat of a subdivision approved by the metropolitan planning commission and the department of public works;
b. For natural slopes that generally rise away from the fronting street, the building envelope width shall be as approved on all preliminary plats approved prior to March 1, 2006. After March 1, 2006, a building envelope on less than twenty percent natural slope and a minimum width of seventy-five feet at the building line shall be provided, or"

Section 2. That this Ordinance shall take effect five (5) days from and after its passage and such change be published in a newspaper of general circulation, the welfare of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.

Sponsored by: J. B. Loring, Amanda McClendon

Amendment No. 1
To
Ordinance No. BL2006-1045

Mr. President:

I move to amend Ordinance No. 2006-1045 by deleting Section 1 in its entirety and substituting in lieu thereof the following new Section 1:
"Section 1. That the codification of Title 17 of the Code of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, Zoning Regulations, be and the same is hereby amended by amending Section 17.28.030 by deleting subsections A.1.b and A.1.c in their entirety and substituting in lieu thereof the following new subsections A.1.b and A.1.c:
b. For natural slopes that generally rise away from the fronting street, the building envelope width shall be as approved on all preliminary plats approved prior to March 1, 2006. After March 1, 2006, a building envelope on less than twenty percent natural slope and a minimum width of seventy-five feet at the building line shall be provided, or
c. For natural slopes that are generally parallel with fronting street, the building envelope width shall be as approved on all preliminary plats approved prior to March 1, 2006. After March 1, 2006, a building envelope on less than twenty percent natural slope and a minimum width of seventy-five feet at the building line shall be provided, or"

Sponsored by: J. B. Loring, Amanda McClendon

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
Introduced:	April 4, 2006
Passed First Reading:	April 4, 2006
Referred to:	Planning Commission - Approved 10-0 (April 27, 2006) Planning & Zoning Committee
Passed Second Reading:	May 4, 2006
Amended:	May 16, 2006
Passed Third Reading:	May 16, 2006
Approved:	May 17, 2006
By:
Effective:	May 20, 2006